Bitcoin tops $86,000 ahead of U.S. jobs report
Bitcoin is up roughly 3% in October as traders await September’s jobs data, while rising bond yields, a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets.…
South Korea crypto exchange profits fall 78% in H1 amid trading slump
South Korean crypto exchange operating profits fell 78% in the first half of 2026 as trading volumes, market capitalization and customer deposits declined.…
South Korea advances tokenized securities rules ahead of 2027 rollout
South Korea’s financial regulator proposed detailed rules for tokenized securities, including capital requirements, OTC trading licenses and retail investment…
Zano exploiter created 36.9M unauthorized ZANO before blockchain rollback
The unauthorized coins were indistinguishable from legitimate ZANO, leaving the team unable to remove them without rolling back the blockchain.…
Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes
Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately. Source：Cointelegraph
NEAR Intents says its identified the hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum
“We have identified you, sir,” NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million. Source：Cointelegraph
SEC moves to clear custody hurdle for advisers offering crypto
Custody requirements have kept some investment advisers from offering certain crypto to clients, a regulatory hurdle the SEC’s proposal could remove.…
China warns foreign spies about crypto, Singapore dominates Asia: Asia Express
Singapore’s crypto economy grows 55%, South Korea set to make crypto market makers legal, and Chinese spy ministry warns wouldbe foreign spies it’s watching…
Here’s who’s joining the S&P 500 in the index’s latest shakeup
Twilio gets the nod, as current component Warner Bros Discovery is due to merger with Paramount. Source：MarketWatch
The hidden silver lining of high interest rates: safer, cheaper retirement income
Annuity payout rates are closely tied to interest rates Source：MarketWatch
Nike’s troubles are mounting, and sales could fall further
The company has faced struggles in China and in its sneaker business. Source：MarketWatch
Evernorth clears shareholder vote ahead of Nasdaq debut with 473M XRP treasury
Evernorth expects to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN after its SPAC merger closes, with an XRP treasury worth roughly $710 million at current…